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Chemical peel

What it is: A chemical peel is a skincare procedure that involves chemical solution being applied to facial skin. A chemical peel is intended to remove damaged outer layers of skin and the blemishes that come with it. There are a number of different chemical peel concentrations typically classified as mild, moderate, or deep peel.

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Chemical peel vs. Laser - which is better for fine lines, sun damage?

I am a Caucasian woman with medium skin (can burn, but will tan). I am considering a medium medical grade peel to help with lines, pigment changes and sun damage.

Is a chemical peel better than a laser for these skin issues? Will one treatment promote collagen more than the other?

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September 17, 2008
Ronald Shelton, MD
Ronald Shelton, MD
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Dermatologist

Medium depth chemical peels create peeling for 5 to 7 days. They do help with photodamage but are less helpful with fine lines than some laser treatments which can also take one week to heal.

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